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MATH 20BASIC MATHEMATICS3 Units[Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides a review of elementary mathematics designed to upgrade computational skills in preparation for other mathematics classes. Includes operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportions, English and metric measurements, and geometry. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 20C, MATH 20PL, or any higher-numbered mathematics course.) [ND]

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MATH 35PRE-ALGEBRA4 Units[Prerequisite: MATH 20 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 56 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Provides students with the strategies needed to make the transition from arithmetic to elementary algebra. Includes a review of basic mathematics, operations on real numbers and algebraic expressions, introduction to elementary topics in algebra, introduction to the Cartesian coordinate system, topics in geometry, English and metric measurements, and conversions. [ND]

MATH 100MATHEMATICS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION MAJORS3 Units Prerequisite: MATH 60 or MATH 65 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent. Designed to give a brief survey of the historical development and current application of topics such as set theory, logic, finance, counting methods, probability, and statistics. D; CSU EFFECTIVE FALL 2009: [Prerequisite: MATH 60 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Designed to give a brief survey of the historical development and current application of topics such as set theory, logic, finance, counting methods, probability, and statistics. [D; CSU]

MATH 101COLLEGE ALGEBRA3 Units[Prerequisite: MATH 70 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Functions, relations, theory of equations and inequalities, matrices, binomial theorem, sequences, and series, and curve fitting using the graphing calculator. Emphasis on functions (algebraic and transcendental) and graphing. Graphing calculator is required. A student can earn a maximum of six units for successfully completing MATH 244 or both MATH 101 and 104. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 250 or the equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC]

MATH 104TRIGONOMETRY3 Units[Prerequisite: MATH 70 or equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Emphasizes graphic and numerical applications of trigonometry, circular and inverse trigonometric functions, proving and applying identities, solutions and practical applications of right and oblique triangles, and applications of DeMoivre's Theorem. Requires graphing calculator. A student can earn a maximum of six units by successfully completing MATH 244 or both 101 and 104. [D; CSU]

MATH 112CHILDREN'S MATHEMATICAL THINKING2 UnitsPass/No Pass only. [Prerequisite: MATH 60 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: MATH 110 (may be taken previously).] Assists students in undertaking an in-depth analysis of children's understanding of operations, place values and fractions. Helps students understand how children approach mathematics and how children best learn mathematics. Designed for elementary education majors. [D; CSU]

MATH 119ELEMENTARY STATISTICS4 Units[Prerequisite: MATH 70 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Emphasizes elementary concepts of statistics including measures of central tendency and variability, probability, sampling techniques, binomial, hypergeometric, and normal distributions, statistical estimation and hypothesis testing, regression and correlation. Includes descriptive statistics, probability and probability distributions, and inferences concerning single population means and proportions. Requires graphing calculator and other technologies will be used. [D; CSU; UC]

MATH 120CALCULUS FOR BUSINESS ANALYSIS4 Units[Prerequisite: MATH 70 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: ACCT 101 or equivalent; RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Emphasizes matrix algebra, differential and integral calculus, graphing and optimization, and exponential and logarithmic functions. Includes applications to business. Requires graphing calculator. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 122, 250 or the equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC]

MATH 121APPLIED CALCULUS I3 Units[Prerequisite: MATH 70 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Emphasizes concepts and applications of algebra, analytic geometry and the polynomial calculus to solving problems in the physical, biological and social sciences. Requires graphing calculator. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 250 or equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC]

MATH 244PRE-CALCULUS WITH TRIGONOMETRY6 Units Prerequisite: MATH 65 or MATH 70 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent. Covers functions, equations, inequalities, matrices, binomial theorem, sequences, series, and curve fitting. Emphasizes functions and graphing. Includes graphic and numerical applications of trigonometry, circular and inverse functions, proving and applying identities, solutions and practical applications of right and oblique triangles, and application of DeMoivre's Theorem. Requires a graphing calculator. Students can earn at most 6 units for successfully completing MATH 244 or both MATH 101 and 104. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 250 or the equivalent.) D; CSU; UC EFFECTIVE FALL 2009: [Prerequisite: MATH 70 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Mathematics Assessment or equivalent. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Covers functions, equations, inequalities, matrices, binomial theorem, sequences, series, and curve fitting. Emphasizes functions and graphing. Includes graphic and numerical applications of trigonometry, circular and inverse functions, proving and applying identities, solutions and practical applications of right and oblique triangles, and application of DeMoivre's Theorem. Requires a graphing calculator. Students can earn at most 6 units for successfully completing MATH 244 or both MATH 101 and 104. (Not open to students with credit in MATH 250 or the equivalent.) [D; CSU; UC]

MATH 299INDEPENDENT STUDY1 Unit[Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.] Independent study or research in some area of the mathematical sciences of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU